scenic viewpoint
Mount Misen (Miyajima)
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Yanai
Yamaguchi, Japan · Asia
About Yanai
Yanai sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tabuse, 39km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).
Yanai is in Yamaguchi, Japan, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tabuse, about 5 km away.
Yanai (柳井市, Yanai-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 29,821 in 15298 households and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the city is 140.05 square kilometres (54.07 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yanai?
Within an hour or so of Yanai: Mount Misen (Miyajima) (39 km), Miyajima Island (41 km), Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima) (41 km), Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Yanai?
The nearest famous roads are Shimanami Kaido and Shikoku Karst.
Where is Yanai?
Yanai is in Yamaguchi, Japan, about 5 km from Tabuse.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,490
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Yamaguchi
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 33.9667, 132.1167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Yanai
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Miyajima Island
A sacred island home to the floating Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate rising from the sea.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)
A Shinto shrine on Miyajima Island famous for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to hover above the water at high tide.
41 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A profoundly moving museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)
The skeletal ruins of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a haunting symbol of nuclear devastation and a call for peace.
57 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Mazda Museum
Factory museum offering tours of Mazda's assembly line and showcasing the marque's rotary engine heritage.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Yanai
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 39 kmMount Misen (Miyajima)The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
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